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Swedish akvavit

It’s Christmas time and last night I decided to have a non-martini drink. I’ve previously mentioned my liking for akvavit for midsommar, but I also like it during the winter (to keep warm). I put some miniature bottles of akvavit (from Ikea) in the freezer for a day, then served them in heavy glasses and a single spherical ice cube. I like all the different … Continue reading Swedish akvavit

themartinisocialistDecember 29, 2014February 17, 2017Leave a comment
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Summer akvavit

Sunday evening, I didn’t want a full martini, just a little pre-dinner sip. London looks green, with the stirring of a summer haze as the sun sets. The approach of the solstice put me in mind of Scandinavian celebrations so I took a bottle of akvavit out of the freezer and poured some into a tall, frozen shot glass, with a twist of lemon peel … Continue reading Summer akvavit

themartinisocialistJune 1, 2014February 17, 20171 Comment
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More Swedish influence

There were no martinis served in the household last night. It wasn’t a problem. Continue reading More Swedish influence

themartinisocialistMay 17, 2014February 17, 2017Leave a comment
Look at this beautiful Tobermory matchbox! Part of a homesickness care package. Thank you so much @ninatansstudio
I finally got round to revamping my website during my recent time off. I hope you like it!
Lapsang Souchong has been called 'the whisky of teas' and I like both of those things, so I infused some lapsang Souchong in some gin and made a martini out of it. On this very beautiful summer's day, it has been a treat.
Here's a quick 'n' dirty tip to chill a bottle more quickly. Dampen two sheets of kitchen paper, roll up the bottle and place it in the freezer. Someone with a better grasp of physics can probably explain the "how" but I can explain the "why" - no-one likes a warm gin!
The Hebrides are on their Studio Ghibli game again. The visibility is so good today you can see loads of the Outer Isles.
A lemon drop martini for a special lady.
More Gibson appreciation.
A Filthy Martini...
The iconic Gibson martini, here sitting alongside two Queens from a replica Lewis Chessmen set.
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Look at this beautiful Tobermory matchbox! Part of a homesickness care package. Thank you so much @ninatansstudio I finally got round to revamping my website during my recent time off. I hope you like it! Lapsang Souchong has been called 'the whisky of teas' and I like both of those things, so I infused some lapsang Souchong in some gin and made a martini out of it. On this very beautiful summer's day, it has been a treat. Here's a quick 'n' dirty tip to chill a bottle more quickly. Dampen two sheets of kitchen paper, roll up the bottle and place it in the freezer. Someone with a better grasp of physics can probably explain the "how" but I can explain the "why" - no-one likes a warm gin! The Hebrides are on their Studio Ghibli game again. The visibility is so good today you can see loads of the Outer Isles. A lemon drop martini for a special lady. More Gibson appreciation. A Filthy Martini... The iconic Gibson martini, here sitting alongside two Queens from a replica Lewis Chessmen set. Keeping things chilly in Tobermory. Oh Lord, if you think I should drink a martini this Sabbath, please give me a sign. Holiday needed. How's my favourite city doing? Where the gin is cold - but also hot. A martini and monkey nuts for Halloween. A restaurant gave me a tonne of wasabi with a recent order so I obviously decided to infuse it with vodka. Here's a subsequent wasabi martini. Note that a little goes a long way.

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